Quick & Easy Party Food Ideas
Any good party planner should come up with a set of easy party food ideas. You just can't have a great party without great food. You may have a perfect theme, creative decorations, and sizzling music, but if the food is all-equal, then your party is sub-par. No matter what the occasion, everyone likes to socialize with friends and family while joking about something. If your fingers are busy and their stomachs are satisfied then your guests will be happy.
Great
easy party food can be everything from a lavish formal meal to a catered buffet
to a plate of simple sandwiches. Even if it is a simple matter, your guests
will appreciate a good spread. Maintain your reputation as a good host /
hostess and do not disappoint your guests.
Simplify
your menu planning by making yourself as familiar as possible with your guests'
favorite foods. If you are expecting a more adventurous crowd, then explore
tropical or exotic foods such as the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or Asian. If your
guest list leans more towards the conservative side, then stick to the original
staples of meat, vegetable, and potato dishes. Whatever the occasion, there is something
for everyone. So don't worry, there is a feast with different easy party food ideas!
A perfect combination of tasty treats, creative decorations, and toe-tapping music
will keep you on track for a perfect party. There are many important
considerations when pulling together your party menu, but the general rule is
to place it quickly and easily. Here are some quick easy party food ideas to
help you set the stage.
Quick and Easy party food ideas:
1.
Lucky Lime drink: Start by adding two small scoops of lime sorbets to a glass of
beer mug. Pour 7up over the sorbet and fill the mug. Then add a drop of
sweetened whipped cream with a sprinkle of colored sugar. Finish it off with
green maraschino cherries to give your drink a simple look.
2.
Quick Mini Pizza: Italian Finger Food is always a big hit. Impress your guests
and bring out your creativity with some fabulous mini pizzas. Prepare pizza
dough in advance and let it sit on the grill for a few minutes. Gently spread your
favorite toppings, smooth with cheese, and cover the grill for a few minutes to
cook the toppings and melt the cheese.
3.
Lip-smacking herb shave spread topping: Smooth this delicious topping on
wheat crackers or toasted baguettes. Leftover bagels are very useful and you
can also use this as a spread for sandwiches. Alternatively, you can serve it as
a dip with slices of apple, pineapple, grape, or pear.
4. To
make the syrup, gently place the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a pan of
water, until it melts. Stir gently to combine, remove from heat. Add the vodka
to the cold syrup, then place in a blender with the silver leaf and mix for a
few seconds until the leaf breaks into small flakes. Top each mousse with
sparkling syrup before serving.
5.
Fresh fruit pieces: Cut fruits such as mango, banana, cherry, pineapple, or
apple into small cubes and topped with sweetened whipped cream. These are easy
to prepare and look cool presentable. An edible fruit arrangement will look
beautiful as a focal point for a brunch party and will rise up in no time.